I once heard such a sentence: “Everything we experience is actually a projection of our inner depths.” This sentence is like a beam of light, penetrating the fog shrouding Na Ke Xia and illuminating the trajectory of his life. Na Ke Xia, this name reminds me of a wandering after being lost, a struggle full of seeking, as if all his efforts and breakthroughs are just a questioning of the unknown self.
You see, when Na Ke Xia embarked on the journey of “Honkai: Star Dome Railway”, all the changes seemed to be going on in a logical way, like an invisible dream. Every breakthrough and every light cone lit up is like a self-healing in his heart, but he knows that this is not the end. People always walk in the destiny trajectory they set, and destiny is always waiting for us in places we are not aware of, quietly changing everything.
The Star Dome Railway where he is is like a huge maze. Although there are people constantly guiding the way forward, no one can really see the end ahead. Each time Na Kexia’s breakthrough and his light cone were accompanied by some unspeakable loneliness and isolation. Does he know why he did this? Does he know that all this is just a self-destructive escape?
1. The mystery of breakthrough: the footsteps towards the abyss
In “Star Dome Railway”, Na Kexia’s breakthroughs step by step are like the entanglement in his heart that is constantly erupting. Every time he breaks through, it seems to be to improve his ability on the surface, but in fact it is a step towards the unknown abyss. His breakthrough is not only an improvement in combat power, but more of a reaction to an unforgettable past. Behind each breakthrough, there seems to be an unattainable goal, and this goal seems to be beyond his reach.
From the breakthrough materials he needs, words such as “Ethereal Omen” and “Eternal Elegy” all carry an unspeakable sense of heaviness. The names of these materials are like fragments of his heart, and each fragment is spliced into a broken self. This feeling is like you are flipping through a book, the pages are washed yellow by time, but each page is deeply engraved with traces of the past, which cannot be erased.
In my opinion, Na Kexia’s breakthrough is like a journey of self-discovery. Every collection of materials and every upgrade is a search for some kind of self-salvation. But this road is lonely and endless. Can he really find the answer on this road?
2. The interweaving of traces and loneliness: the collision of objects and hearts
The word “trace” always reminds me of the trajectory of a person. It is not just a simple path, but a secret passage in the deepest part of everyone’s heart. In Na Kexia’s traces, every step seems to be a dialogue with his past and future. These trace materials are not just numbers, but fragments of his inner world. In every step he takes, time and space seem to become blurred, as if entering a huge dream. Perhaps, the real trace is not the physical space we are in, but a deep imprint in the depths of our hearts.
His “sketches”, “dynamic outlines”, and even “exquisite color drafts”, these materials seem to be just part of his growth process, but they reflect the multiple levels of his inner world. These materials are like psychedelic paintings. Every update and every supplement allows him to see further and deeper. But in the process, he seems to be getting further and further away from himself, gradually falling into an endless cycle.
Sometimes, I can’t help but wonder if all this collection and improvement is just his inner fear of the unknown? He thought he was moving forward, but in fact he was constantly fighting with himself, constantly entangled his past, present and future, forming an unsolvable knot.
3. The symbol of the light cone: the intersection of fate and choice
The light cone, as one of the cores of Na Ke Xia’s improvement, seems to represent his power to constantly break through himself. Behind the light cone, there is a peculiar symbol: it is not only a symbol of ability, but also a symbol of his struggle with fate. Behind every breakthrough, his resistance to fate is hidden, but also reveals a faint sense of powerlessness. Fate seems to always exist in front of him in an irresistible posture, but he never gives up struggling.
Every breakthrough of the light cone is like a reminder of fate: the farther you go, the greater the price. Every time he lit up, it seemed to bring him closer to the unspeakable “end point”. In the end, the improvement of these light cones did not make him stronger, but brought him into a deeper and deeper darkness. Behind the light is an endless shadow, and whether he realizes this has become the core of his spiritual struggle.
I think this is the wonder of fate. You can break through or move forward, but you can never predict whether your choice will lead you to the seemingly unavoidable end point.
4. Escape and loss: a journey that cannot be turned back
In Na Kexia’s world, every breakthrough and every move is part of his escape from the past and himself. However, the process of escape itself is full of endless loss. Every time the light cone breaks through, he thinks he can get closer to the end point, but the end point always keeps moving away from him. It’s like a dream that can never be caught up. No matter how hard he tries, he always misses the final answer.
And I think this kind of “escape” and “loss” may be his deepest inner portrayal. People often say that people lose themselves in the process of constant pursuit, and Na Kexia seems to be such an example. He has been breaking through, but in fact, he is constantly leaving the person he used to be, heading towards a distant place where there is no answer forever.
5. Conclusion: All breakthroughs are a self-dialogue
Nakexia’s journey is like a journey with an unpredictable ending. Every breakthrough and every collection of materials is like a self-dialogue in his heart. And this dialogue is destined to have no end. In the world of “Honkai Impact 3: Sky Railway”, we see not only the growth of a character, but more of a story about how a person makes a choice in the face of fate.
Perhaps, the real breakthrough is not to become stronger, but to better understand oneself. Nakexia gradually lost himself in constant challenges and explorations, but he was still looking for an answer. And this road, although lonely, is his only choice. Perhaps, only in this endless exploration can we see our own light – even if it is very weak, it is enough to illuminate the way forward.